Product Information Guide
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...CGA is not an allowed option due to use other countries. Installing Hard Disk Drives --- When running a low-level format on the Equity le optional hard disk drive, set the drive select jumper to the second position and attach the pass-through connector on before the computer...supply is auto-sensing. Video Adapters m-w When using monitors other than the Epson VGA monitors with the Unconditional Format option in other optional video adapters in the Equity le. EQUITY le lnstallation/Support Tips Power The Equity le has a power supply that is switchable between 115 V, for USA...
...CGA is not an allowed option due to use other countries. Installing Hard Disk Drives --- When running a low-level format on the Equity le optional hard disk drive, set the drive select jumper to the second position and attach the pass-through connector on before the computer...supply is auto-sensing. Video Adapters m-w When using monitors other than the Epson VGA monitors with the Unconditional Format option in other optional video adapters in the Equity le. EQUITY le lnstallation/Support Tips Power The Equity le has a power supply that is switchable between 115 V, for USA...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... register. xxxx:0104 out 65,AL ; xxx"0106 int 20 xxxx:0108 ;: End of equipment enable register. Quit DEBUG. Product Support Bulletin Subject: Equity le - Specify name of 1 PSB No: S-0121 When using graphics. Writing -Q 0008 bytes *'. It can now be used in monochrome mode, ..., the system displays garbage (usually a checker board pattern) when using Lotus 1 - 2- 3 (ver. 2.01) with the Hercules Monochrome board or an Epson MGA board set for this problem is selected in the following: .f Comments only - Note: xxxx segment value will not allow a CGA card to the AUTOEXEC...
... register. xxxx:0104 out 65,AL ; xxx"0106 int 20 xxxx:0108 ;: End of equipment enable register. Quit DEBUG. Product Support Bulletin Subject: Equity le - Specify name of 1 PSB No: S-0121 When using graphics. Writing -Q 0008 bytes *'. It can now be used in monochrome mode, ..., the system displays garbage (usually a checker board pattern) when using Lotus 1 - 2- 3 (ver. 2.01) with the Hercules Monochrome board or an Epson MGA board set for this problem is selected in the following: .f Comments only - Note: xxxx segment value will not allow a CGA card to the AUTOEXEC...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...Inc. 657 N. We have found that the SOTA 386si may meet your specific hardware and software requirements and consult with the Equity and Apex (8088- We recommend that these products with your requirements and are compatible with all hardware configurations or software applications.... Pastoria Ave. Although these boards were tested by qualified product support specialists, Epson America makes no representations that you certify these third party products are competitively priced! PSB No: S-0111 Page: 3 of 3...
...Inc. 657 N. We have found that the SOTA 386si may meet your specific hardware and software requirements and consult with the Equity and Apex (8088- We recommend that these products with your requirements and are compatible with all hardware configurations or software applications.... Pastoria Ave. Although these boards were tested by qualified product support specialists, Epson America makes no representations that you certify these third party products are competitively priced! PSB No: S-0111 Page: 3 of 3...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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area networking products. The Equity le was provided to provide a summary of the results of compatibility testing of 1 PSB No: S-0093 Originator: KAS K& This bulletin is intended to Epson by Novell's Independent Manufacturing Support Program. Advanced Netware 2.0A Network Boards Gateway G - Net I B... Network Boards AT&T StarLAN Gateway G - Product Support Bulletin Subject : Novell Netware Compatibility Test Results for the Equity le Date: Page: 8/11/89 1 of the Equity le with Novell local- This information was tested at 10MHz, as a workstation only. For complete test result...
area networking products. The Equity le was provided to provide a summary of the results of compatibility testing of 1 PSB No: S-0093 Originator: KAS K& This bulletin is intended to Epson by Novell's Independent Manufacturing Support Program. Advanced Netware 2.0A Network Boards Gateway G - Net I B... Network Boards AT&T StarLAN Gateway G - Product Support Bulletin Subject : Novell Netware Compatibility Test Results for the Equity le Date: Page: 8/11/89 1 of the Equity le with Novell local- This information was tested at 10MHz, as a workstation only. For complete test result...
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...and 720K) disk drives. The Epson APEX was found compatible with the OmniBridge controller. It was able to support one or two external disk drives (daisychained) together. The Equity III + was found compatible with the OmniBridge controller. The Equity 386SX was found compatible with ...44M) or normal (360K and 720K) disk drives. Equity II + Equity lIe Equity Ill + Equity 386SX Equity 386/20 APEX APEX + PSB No: S-0088B Page: 2 of 3 The Equity II + was found compatible with the OmniBridge controller. The Epson APEX was found compatible with the OmniBridge controller. The external...
...and 720K) disk drives. The Epson APEX was found compatible with the OmniBridge controller. It was able to support one or two external disk drives (daisychained) together. The Equity III + was found compatible with the OmniBridge controller. The Equity 386SX was found compatible with ...44M) or normal (360K and 720K) disk drives. Equity II + Equity lIe Equity Ill + Equity 386SX Equity 386/20 APEX APEX + PSB No: S-0088B Page: 2 of 3 The Equity II + was found compatible with the OmniBridge controller. The Epson APEX was found compatible with the OmniBridge controller. The external...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... 3.5", 720KB and 1.44MB floppy disk drive. Moro Bay, CA 93442 Tel. (805) 772 - 6121 Please contact the manufacturers for the Equity le, however, the following companies manufacture external 5.25" floppy disk drives which, according to the manufacturers, are compatible with the.... (805) 968 - 1387 Modem Tel. (805) 968 - 5449 The Nth Group offers a choice of 1 PSB No: S - 0081A Originator: REMP Epson does not currently manufacture an optional external floppy disk drive for additional information regarding these products. Manzana Microsystems Inc. Manzana Microsystems Inc. 7334 Hollister Ave...
... 3.5", 720KB and 1.44MB floppy disk drive. Moro Bay, CA 93442 Tel. (805) 772 - 6121 Please contact the manufacturers for the Equity le, however, the following companies manufacture external 5.25" floppy disk drives which, according to the manufacturers, are compatible with the.... (805) 968 - 1387 Modem Tel. (805) 968 - 5449 The Nth Group offers a choice of 1 PSB No: S - 0081A Originator: REMP Epson does not currently manufacture an optional external floppy disk drive for additional information regarding these products. Manzana Microsystems Inc. Manzana Microsystems Inc. 7334 Hollister Ave...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...should serve to establish the high level of IBM PS/2 Model 30 compatibility that will work - inclusive list; However, this bulletin is to Epson America. Product does not work correctly that are many hardware options and applications that is not an all - see compatibility note Hardware Compatibility ... note - ok VGA Display Adapter IBM Corporation ok The products tested were certified in one of tested hardware and software for the Equity le. All testing was performed by Seiko Epson Japan and the results were supplied to provide a listing of three ways: OK -
...should serve to establish the high level of IBM PS/2 Model 30 compatibility that will work - inclusive list; However, this bulletin is to Epson America. Product does not work correctly that are many hardware options and applications that is not an all - see compatibility note Hardware Compatibility ... note - ok VGA Display Adapter IBM Corporation ok The products tested were certified in one of tested hardware and software for the Equity le. All testing was performed by Seiko Epson Japan and the results were supplied to provide a listing of three ways: OK -
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... No CGA card can be used on the EPSON EQUITY Ie. Note 1 Product : EPSON Color Graphics Adapter This product does not work on the IBM PS/2 Model 30. Note 2 Product : EPSON MGA Card This product cannot be installed on the EPSON EQUITY Ie when color mode (CGA mode) is selected.... Product : IBM PS/2 5.25" External Diskette Drive and Adapter This product cannot be used on the EPSON EQUITY Ie because the EPSON EQUITY Ie has built-in standard configurations. Note 4 Product : Light Pen The EPSON EQUITY Ie and IBM PS/2 Model 30 do not support a light pen in MCGA port. PSB No: S-0077...
... No CGA card can be used on the EPSON EQUITY Ie. Note 1 Product : EPSON Color Graphics Adapter This product does not work on the IBM PS/2 Model 30. Note 2 Product : EPSON MGA Card This product cannot be installed on the EPSON EQUITY Ie when color mode (CGA mode) is selected.... Product : IBM PS/2 5.25" External Diskette Drive and Adapter This product cannot be used on the EPSON EQUITY Ie because the EPSON EQUITY Ie has built-in standard configurations. Note 4 Product : Light Pen The EPSON EQUITY Ie and IBM PS/2 Model 30 do not support a light pen in MCGA port. PSB No: S-0077...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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.... Note 1 Product : Microsoft Flight Simulator Note 2 Product : Microsoft Chart Note 5 Product : Display Write 4 The problems are used . ok EPSON EQUITY Ie Compatibility Notes -Software- Product : Microsoft Chart It is IBM's. Note 3 Product : IBM Starter Diskette for Model 30 The services (diagnostics) section does... Corp. WordPerfect Corporation ok Pi0 MicroPro International Corp. Product : Microsoft Flight Simulator A mouse can not be used on the EPSON EQUITY Ie, these problems do not occur. Note 4 Product : Superkey Several keys do not support MS-DOS/PCDOS 3.30. Word ...
.... Note 1 Product : Microsoft Flight Simulator Note 2 Product : Microsoft Chart Note 5 Product : Display Write 4 The problems are used . ok EPSON EQUITY Ie Compatibility Notes -Software- Product : Microsoft Chart It is IBM's. Note 3 Product : IBM Starter Diskette for Model 30 The services (diagnostics) section does... Corp. WordPerfect Corporation ok Pi0 MicroPro International Corp. Product : Microsoft Flight Simulator A mouse can not be used on the EPSON EQUITY Ie, these problems do not occur. Note 4 Product : Superkey Several keys do not support MS-DOS/PCDOS 3.30. Word ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... 9A.". It is the hard drive supplied by Epson for all video modes supported. Yes, the hard card should be operated at 220 VAC? SERVICE -------- How do change CMOS RAM values. Set the date and time with the Equity Ie? . Can the CPU speed be full length because... bus? . What hard drive and controllers can . The Miniscribe 8425F is a 20Mb hard disk drive with the Equity Ie's 8086 CPU. y Can I cannot program the new MCGA modes in CMOS RAM. EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, 23610 TEL0 AVENUE, TORRANCE, CALIF. 90505 Yes, it uses the same 8 bit PC/XT bus...
... 9A.". It is the hard drive supplied by Epson for all video modes supported. Yes, the hard card should be operated at 220 VAC? SERVICE -------- How do change CMOS RAM values. Set the date and time with the Equity Ie? . Can the CPU speed be full length because... bus? . What hard drive and controllers can . The Miniscribe 8425F is a 20Mb hard disk drive with the Equity Ie's 8086 CPU. y Can I cannot program the new MCGA modes in CMOS RAM. EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, 23610 TEL0 AVENUE, TORRANCE, CALIF. 90505 Yes, it uses the same 8 bit PC/XT bus...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...BIOS automatically checks the number of floppy disk drives at boot up, so no support for the built-in the Equity Ie. Options Q16. A. Any mouse sold with the Equity Ie, and no other sources are required. A. This is not compatible with a PS/2 connector. Can I install ...in ports, the system ports are used . A. Floppy Drives y . The Equity Ie supports up . However, if the I use ? The hard drive shows a slow data transfer rate. Debug will work in the Equity Ie? The Equity Ie uses the Epson (Model SMD-480L) 1/3 height, 3.5", 720Kb floppy drive. What is caused...
...BIOS automatically checks the number of floppy disk drives at boot up, so no support for the built-in the Equity Ie. Options Q16. A. Any mouse sold with the Equity Ie, and no other sources are required. A. This is not compatible with a PS/2 connector. Can I install ...in ports, the system ports are used . A. Floppy Drives y . The Equity Ie supports up . However, if the I use ? The hard drive shows a slow data transfer rate. Debug will work in the Equity Ie? The Equity Ie uses the Epson (Model SMD-480L) 1/3 height, 3.5", 720Kb floppy drive. What is caused...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...modes are displayed in place of colors. CGA should be specified? The Epson VGA Monitors condition the cable pins with either a VGA adapter (the VGA includes EGA-compatible functions) or an EGA board is in the Equity Ie? The following chart shows the possible signals and types, Pin 11 MOSE0... MtyOpeS.E1 This is software compatible with CGA (but not with the Equity Ie, the monitor may need to inform the computer of a video board as follows: Color VGA Monochrome VGA pin 11 - GROUND Non-Epson VGA Monitor connections may not be directly supported, what type of board ...
...modes are displayed in place of colors. CGA should be specified? The Epson VGA Monitors condition the cable pins with either a VGA adapter (the VGA includes EGA-compatible functions) or an EGA board is in the Equity Ie? The following chart shows the possible signals and types, Pin 11 MOSE0... MtyOpeS.E1 This is software compatible with CGA (but not with the Equity Ie, the monitor may need to inform the computer of a video board as follows: Color VGA Monochrome VGA pin 11 - GROUND Non-Epson VGA Monitor connections may not be directly supported, what type of board ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... the FDISK program to perform the low level format. This will take about ten minutes to partition the hard disk for the Equity Ie computer when using DEBUG, an interleave of 5:1. When changing the interleave, use the SELECT program to format the MS-DOS partition... equivalent. This should be initialized with the low level format. EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, 23610 TEL0 AVENUE, TORRANCE, CALIF. 90505 Type the following: (shown in the "DIAG" program which sets the default interleave of 1 SUBJECT: EQUITY Ie / MINISCRIBE 8425F HARD DISK DRIVE INTERLEAVE This bulletin provides information ...
... the FDISK program to perform the low level format. This will take about ten minutes to partition the hard disk for the Equity Ie computer when using DEBUG, an interleave of 5:1. When changing the interleave, use the SELECT program to format the MS-DOS partition... equivalent. This should be initialized with the low level format. EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, 23610 TEL0 AVENUE, TORRANCE, CALIF. 90505 Type the following: (shown in the "DIAG" program which sets the default interleave of 1 SUBJECT: EQUITY Ie / MINISCRIBE 8425F HARD DISK DRIVE INTERLEAVE This bulletin provides information ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... Corporation Mini Magiccard (EV - 138) Everex Systems, Inc. What memory expansion boards are compatible with the Equity le? The following boards have been tested by Epson in the Equity I and Equity II? A. A. AST SixPak Premium AST Research AST Rampage AST Research Q7. PSB No: S-0047C Page:... Thesys Q9. What memory expansion boards are compatible with the Equity Ill? The following boards have been tested by Epson in the Equity I +? The following boards have been tested by Epson in the Equity le: 64/256KB Expansion Option Quad Board II Fastcard IV ...
... Corporation Mini Magiccard (EV - 138) Everex Systems, Inc. What memory expansion boards are compatible with the Equity le? The following boards have been tested by Epson in the Equity I and Equity II? A. A. AST SixPak Premium AST Research AST Rampage AST Research Q7. PSB No: S-0047C Page:... Thesys Q9. What memory expansion boards are compatible with the Equity Ill? The following boards have been tested by Epson in the Equity I +? The following boards have been tested by Epson in the Equity le: 64/256KB Expansion Option Quad Board II Fastcard IV ...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...Q10. RM board. A. A. The following boards have been removed from Matsushita, Toshiba and CDC Enterprises. A. You can be accomplished by Epson in the Equity II + and Equity Ill + (10MHz models): Advantage Premium Rampage 286 * Above Board 286 Above Board Grande Byte Rio Grande 286 p*/s * Elite 16 *...list because Micron no longer produces ISA memory boards. The following boards have been tested by Epson in 1Mb kits and the 1Mb SlMMs are compatible with the Equity II + and Equity Ill + (12MHz models)? Q12. line memory modules) to the CHET - Compatible third party...
...Q10. RM board. A. A. The following boards have been removed from Matsushita, Toshiba and CDC Enterprises. A. You can be accomplished by Epson in the Equity II + and Equity Ill + (10MHz models): Advantage Premium Rampage 286 * Above Board 286 Above Board Grande Byte Rio Grande 286 p*/s * Elite 16 *...list because Micron no longer produces ISA memory boards. The following boards have been tested by Epson in 1Mb kits and the 1Mb SlMMs are compatible with the Equity II + and Equity Ill + (12MHz models)? Q12. line memory modules) to the CHET - Compatible third party...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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.../20 to increase memory beyond 1Mb, they must be installed on the CHET- Yes, the Equity 386/20 system software includes the device driver EEMM386EXE. Q15. A. The Above Board PC from Epson America. Are there any guidelines to PSB S - 0095 for 18MB RAM Setup information. Q16. Yes, when...MB Note: Refer to installing the SlMMs in the Apex. RM board. What expanded memory boards are compatible with the Apex by Epson in the Equity 386/20? Are there any expanded memory boards that banks of SlMMs are installed as expanded memory? This is the maximum memory ...
.../20 to increase memory beyond 1Mb, they must be installed on the CHET- Yes, the Equity 386/20 system software includes the device driver EEMM386EXE. Q15. A. The Above Board PC from Epson America. Are there any guidelines to PSB S - 0095 for 18MB RAM Setup information. Q16. Yes, when...MB Note: Refer to installing the SlMMs in the Apex. RM board. What expanded memory boards are compatible with the Apex by Epson in the Equity 386/20? Are there any expanded memory boards that banks of SlMMs are installed as expanded memory? This is the maximum memory ...
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... want to allow you could turn a 256K system into one with 512K, thus allowing backfill. Which Epson computers have jumpers on the memory expansion boards? The Equity I, Equity I +, Equity II + and Equity Ill + allow backfilling memory? Are there any general guidelines for the memory expansion boards? Q18. A....to install on the system memory boards to disable some of 6 Q17. In this way, you to be kept in the Equity II + and Equity Ill + (12MHz models), remember that allow backfill. A. For example, the Intel Above Board 288 and Above Board Plus ...
... want to allow you could turn a 256K system into one with 512K, thus allowing backfill. Which Epson computers have jumpers on the memory expansion boards? The Equity I, Equity I +, Equity II + and Equity Ill + allow backfilling memory? Are there any general guidelines for the memory expansion boards? Q18. A....to install on the system memory boards to disable some of 6 Q17. In this way, you to be kept in the Equity II + and Equity Ill + (12MHz models), remember that allow backfill. A. For example, the Intel Above Board 288 and Above Board Plus ...
User Manual
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The Equity Ie is both powerful and easy to use with one 20MB (megabyte) hard disk and one 3%inch 720KB diskette drive. You may also want to install an optional 8087 math coprocessor to speed up your Epson dealer to use . If you are using a non-VGA monitor, you to install a separate video adapter... monitor to find out which options you can connect a printer, a modem, or a mouse to run any special setup programs or set up calculations on the Equity Ie. Introduction Your Epson® Equity™ Ie personal computer is available in one of the computer's option slots.
The Equity Ie is both powerful and easy to use with one 20MB (megabyte) hard disk and one 3%inch 720KB diskette drive. You may also want to install an optional 8087 math coprocessor to speed up your Epson dealer to use . If you are using a non-VGA monitor, you to install a separate video adapter... monitor to find out which options you can connect a printer, a modem, or a mouse to run any special setup programs or set up calculations on the Equity Ie. Introduction Your Epson® Equity™ Ie personal computer is available in one of the computer's option slots.
User Manual
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... you 'll find a foldout showing the front and back panels of this chapter. Do not turn on to set up your Epson Equity Ie computer is missing or looks damaged, consult your Epson dealer. Setting Up Your System 1-1 If anything is easy. They describe how to Chapter 2 when you complete the steps in this... to inspect each piece. Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System Setting up your computer, start MS-DOS, and copy the system diskettes that come with your Equity Ie.
... you 'll find a foldout showing the front and back panels of this chapter. Do not turn on to set up your Epson Equity Ie computer is missing or looks damaged, consult your Epson dealer. Setting Up Your System 1-1 If anything is easy. They describe how to Chapter 2 when you complete the steps in this... to inspect each piece. Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System Setting up your computer, start MS-DOS, and copy the system diskettes that come with your Equity Ie.
User Manual
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...at 8 MHz, the POWER light on the front panel. Always complete your current operation and exit the program first. EPSON EQUITY me fi POWER light SPiED button Using the Equity Ie At the faster speed, the computer performs all tasks more rapidly. When the computer is running a program. Selecting Execution... Speed The Equity Ie can select the slower speed to run application programs that have specific timing requirements. You can operate at 10 MHz, the ...
...at 8 MHz, the POWER light on the front panel. Always complete your current operation and exit the program first. EPSON EQUITY me fi POWER light SPiED button Using the Equity Ie At the faster speed, the computer performs all tasks more rapidly. When the computer is running a program. Selecting Execution... Speed The Equity Ie can select the slower speed to run application programs that have specific timing requirements. You can operate at 10 MHz, the ...